Islamabad (ISB) to Nairobi (NBO) is a 5,396 km journey. There is no nonstop flight on this pair at the moment. The practical options are one-stop itineraries via Dubai or Doha or Addis Ababa, which typically take 10h 35m to 10h 40m door to door including the connection. SafirAvia issues tickets on all of these airlines on our own IATA accreditation and sends you options in writing. We do not publish fares on this page because they change several times a day; send your dates for today's price.
Nairobi is currently 2 hours behind of Islamabad. The small time difference makes same-day meetings or onward travel realistic.
How to fly Islamabad to Nairobi
| Routing | Typical carriers | Door-to-door (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| via Dubai | Emirates / flydubai | about 10h 35m |
| via Doha | Qatar Airways | about 10h 40m |
| via Addis Ababa | Ethiopian Airlines | about 10h 45m |
Estimates assume a 2–3 hour connection; actual times depend on the schedule on your date. Through-ticketed itineraries on one airline check bags to the final destination and protect you if the first flight is late.
Visa and documents
Visa for Pakistani passport holders (Kenya): Electronic travel authorisation. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) required before travel; apply online in advance.
- Stay allowed: up to 90 days
- Apply at least 3 days before travel
- As of September 2026
Rules change; confirmed again with you before ticketing. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Best time to book
Business and trade travel dominates; demand is steadier through the year with peaks around Eid and year-end.
Departing from Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport (opened 2018) sits about 25 km south-west of the city near Fateh Jang; allow 45–60 minutes from Blue Area or Bahria Enclave. International departures use the single main terminal; check-in for Saudi and Gulf flights typically opens 3 hours before departure.
Serves: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Murree, Abbottabad, Mirpur (AJK).
Distance and times are computed from airport coordinates (OurAirports) and typical cruise speeds; airline and visa data checked 2026-09-18.